2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan 1500 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Vulcan 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving about 55 mph on the highway motorcycle stalled. Driver tried to restart the motorcycle, but it wouldn't turn over he walked the motorcycle over to the shoulder. Then it was towed to the dealership. But the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
The front end of the motorcycle made a loud noise. Upon inspection of the motorcycle by the dealership, they indicated the front wheel was wobbling and the spacer bar was mobile also. The spacer bar was tightened, however 2 weeks later, the front end seized up and the bike flipped over. *jb the…
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the drive shaft. Please provide further information. Ts
Welding to drive shaft was improperly done resulting in a rear end click noise. *tt
Rear end is making a popping and clicking noises while driving. Vehicle been to dealer, and problem is still occurring. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
Other Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 Vulcan 1500 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Vulcan 1500 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 Vulcan 1500 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Vulcan 1500 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan 1500 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.